Fan Xie Ye 

 "Purgative Leaf of the Foreigners"

Purgatives, Moist Laxatives, Harsh Expellants 

Channels: LI

Properties: Sweet, Bitter, Cold

Common: Senna Leaf

Latin: Folium Sennae

Actions:  

  Eliminates heat and stagnation by draining downward: for constipation from heat accumulating in the intestines with abdominal fullness. Especially useful in treating habitual constipation. 

Contraindications: 

 Do not use during menstruation, pregnancy, or lactation. Also contraindicated in patients with a weak constitution. Use with extreme caution and in very small dosages for patients with chronic constipation. Large dosages may result in nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

Dosage: 3-9g. 1.5-3g when steeped alone in tea. Do not cook for more than 15 minutes. Part used = leaf